CAFE LARGO
99530 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 330372454
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (44F – Cold Holding); artichokes (44F – Cold Holding); raw beef (44F – Cold Holding) scallops; scallops (44F – Cold Holding) across oven at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
03G-50-2Intermediate – Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed establishment conducting ROP of cooked foods, rop of Frozen fish and rop for raw meats without an approved plan. Operator submitted plans but are still under review.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap inside spray bottle without label at prep area.
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in cooler door.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in ladies room.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hammer stored on shelves next to dry goods. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-04-5Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.